Mar

Being there: Larry Merchant recalls The Fight of the Century, Frazier vs. Ali I

Larry Merchant was there 52 years ago to witness the epic showdown between two undefeated heavyweights – Joe Frazier and Muhammad Ali – with claims to the world championship.

Legends talk about their lasting memories of Ali-Frazier I

08

Mar

Legends talk about their lasting memories of Ali-Frazier I

by Joseph Santoliquito

Joe Frazier’s face looked like the surface of the moon, disfigured with little peaks and craters around his eyes and...

FLASHBACK: Joe Frazier-Muhammad Ali Confidential

08

Mar

FLASHBACK: Joe Frazier-Muhammad Ali Confidential

by The Ring

This feature originally appeared in the May 1971 issue of The Ring Magazine. Editor’s note: Some of the author’s language and...

The WBC and President Mauricio Sulaiman celebrate the 50th anniversary of Frazier-Ali I

06

Mar

The WBC and President Mauricio Sulaiman celebrate the 50th anniversary of Frazier-Ali I

by Joseph Santoliquito

There were many fond memories WBC President Mauricio Sulaiman has of Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier and their iconic first...

ESPN will celebrate the iconic 50th Anniversary of Frazier-Ali I Sunday on ABC

05

Mar

ESPN will celebrate the iconic 50th Anniversary of Frazier-Ali I Sunday on ABC

by Joseph Santoliquito

On a frigid Monday night, on March 8, 1971, 18,000 fans jam-packed Madison Square Garden with the sense that they...

New York, New York. No boxing. No kidding

17

Nov

New York, New York. No boxing. No kidding

by Michael Woods

For the time being, boxing in New York is at a standstill as all parties openly discuss recent legislation mandating expensive insurance costs in the state.